BADGE
- CATEGORY: COMMUNICATION ARTIFACTS
- MEASUREMENTS: 5 1/8"H x 7 1/8"L x 1 5/8"W
- DATE MADE: 19th century
Description
Mexican military insignia. Heavy brass design of Mexican eagle atop cactus plant. Streamer beneath talons reads: "LIBERTAD MEXICANA". Hole for attachment through eagle's beack. Smaller hole on bottom. Reverse side has two welding marks.
- CREDIT LINE: Hill, Mr. and Mrs. George A., Jr.